Well, the other night we did get the Scour redirect. I haven't used the web browser since then (posting this from a different computer now). When the computer was on yesterday and a couple of days ago, after 20 minutes, it starts playing random sound clips when absolutely no Windows are open (like a movie podcast and random commercials).

Time to use ComboFix by sUBs, a powerful tool that you are advised not to run without supervision of a trained malware helper. Please visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] and read the tutorial on using ComboFix very carefully. After that download the tool and save it to your desktop.

Doubleclick ComboFix.exe to run the tool. Please post its log back here.

You need to install the latest version of Java. Having the latest version is important to take advantage of fixes that have eliminated security vulnerabilities.

Go to Start > Control Panel

Double-click on Add or Remove Programs

Look for entries that say Java, Java RunTime Environment or J2SE.

Uninstall all of them that are not named Java (TM) 6 Update 26

After doing this, you can go to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], click on Free Java Download and proceed from there to install the latest version of Java (currently Version 6 Update 26).

After installing Java, go to Start > Control Panel > Java to open the Java Control Panel.Under the General tab, Temporary Internet Files click Settings, then click Delete Files.Select both options and click OK to delete the Java cache.

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You have an old version installed of Adobe Reader. This old version has security issues.I recommend that you uninstall Adobe Reader through Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.After that you should install a PDF reader that is more secure.Please note that Adobe Reader has a history of security issues and is a prime target for malware writers due to its popularity. You might want to consider installing a non-Adobe PDF reader. Your choice!

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The last and most safest version of Adobe Reader.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Very small and very light PDF viewer.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Also available in 64-bit version if you have a 64-bit OS. Can be installed as portable.

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I see you have Viewpoint installed. I recommend you uninstall it. It is foistware, software that is installed without your consent. It comes with AOL and is pretty much useless.

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Time to uninstall used tools.

Go to Start > Run and type or copy/paste Combofix /uninstall (note the space before the "/").

Double click OTL.exe to run it again and click the CleanUp button.

If we used any other tools and they still remain on your desktop, please delete them manually.

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Do you have any more questions or do you want to see my ALORTKYCC (Awesome List Or Recommendations To Keep Your Computer Clean)?

You are welcome! It was an interesting case at the end, with GMER failing to show the true nature of the infection.

1) Keep your Windows up-to-date. Windows Autoupdate should be ON (see Start >> Control Panel >> Security Center). An alternative way (but more time-consuming) is to periodically visit [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Hackers are looking every day for new security holes. Microsoft keeps patching them. You cannot fall behind in this race, it will make your system vulnerable.

2) For your average daily computer activities, use a limited/standard user account. If you use Vista/WIN7 do not disable User Account Control (UAC). You would be amazed to know how much malware can´t touch you if you deny it admin rights. Create a separate password-protected administrator account that you use for admin activities, like (un)installing software.

3) Use a good antivirus. There are various free ones, you cannot go wrong with either of the following three:

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. If you want your antivirus to be light on resources, I recommend Panda. Install without the toolbar.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. 100 million users can´t be wrong. If you want high detection rates, this is your best free bet.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is a very complete antivirus, with modules like mailscanner and webshield.

4) If your computer has 1GB system memory or more, you should install a third party firewall, to replace the weak Windows Firewall. I recommend:

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Install the internet security suite, but without the antivirus and without the Hopsurf toolbar.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. A very smart and user friendly firewall.

Note: you should run only ONE antivirus and ONE firewall. Running multiples of either is bad, it will cause slowdowns and/or conflicts.

5) Miscellaneous advice:

Stay away from cracks and keygens (look [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] for the why). Get free software instead. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] is an excellent source of freeware reviews.

The [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] addon will help you to stay on reliable webpages.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] alerts you when changes are made in vital system areas. Especially good on light systems not running a third party firewall.

Make sure you have ways to recuperate your operating system and vital other data if its gets frustrated by malware and/or other problems. A Windows setup CD and recent backups/disk images will be priceless, if you find yourself in an unexpected tight spot.